Committee Hearing
/ˈkɒmɪti ˈhɪərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal meeting of a legislative committee to discuss, examine, or receive testimony on proposed legislation or other matters under its jurisdiction.
The committee hearing lasted all afternoon as witnesses testified on the new environmental bill.
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- committee hearing
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Commentary
Committee hearings are key procedural events in legislative bodies for gathering information and public input before decision-making.
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